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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Children of Silence, Chapters 11, 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it in Children of Silence, Chapter 9?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1953.

2. Why is Mrs. Wendall placed in a nursing home?
(a) The family is forced to move into a smaller home.
(b) Mrs. Wendall no longer wants to live with Loretta and her children.
(c) Her deteriorating health.
(d) The family can't afford to feed her.

3. Where does Loretta go with her children while Howard is gone?
(a) To Texas, to start a new life.
(b) Back to Detroit.
(c) Overseas to be with Howard.
(d) Nowhere; she stays with Mrs. Wendall.

4. What happens to Jules at school?
(a) He falls in love with a nun.
(b) He is suspended for starting a fight.
(c) He is beaten up for trying to steal someone's lunch.
(d) He is paddled by a teacher.

5. Who is Howard Wendall?
(a) A chef.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of school do Loretta's children attend?

2. Why is Howard fired from his job?

3. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?

4. Where does Loretta rent a room?

5. What is Maureen's method of escape?

(see the answer key)

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